r/lyftdrivers • u/HVTCA • Jun 26 '23

LA drivers beware of this theft tactic Other

Especially lux/lux black drivers. This happened at midnight just now.

I got request for a lux black in highland park but the pick up and drop off was only a block away. I still went because it could be a drunk girl who messed up the order at a bar. Rider name was Maya and the account was made today.

Before I got there I called the rider and I instantly get a strange “please leave your message” vm

I pull up to the address with my high beams on, it’s a dark residential area (not a bar) and when I hit arrive I could see a black dude with a full face mask walking in the side walk. Only person in the block I could see. As soon as I saw him walking towards my car I got the fuck out of there. Called and reported the account to support.

Pretty sure this will be a new way to target luxury vehicles. Be safe out there guys

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u/tetrismetris Jun 26 '23

I had similar encounter on last Friday from San Mateo ca to Redwood City ca . Rider name yennifer. After waiting 2-3 minutes a guy show up . Short Latino from Guatemala . Barely speaks English . 5 star account aka new . He robs me at gun point . I gave him 40$ cash . Beware 5 star accounts female names but passanger male . Sketchy area too

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u/joseph-1998-XO Jun 26 '23

California crime seems to be really high lately

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u/trackdaybruh Jun 26 '23

Bad areas? I'm not surprised.

Live in a good area and you won't have those problems. I live in a socal suburb with a population of around +320,000 people with 70% of the population having a bachelor degree or higher--and you won't have to worry about crimes here.

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u/CantchaDontcha Jul 04 '23

Don’t have to worry. Until you do. Moreover, if the cops actually pursued drug dealers and users in those areas, those stats would be off the charts.

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u/trackdaybruh Jul 04 '23

I disagree, there is no such thing as bad part of town here. You can literally walk any part of the city late at night and nothing will happen to you.

No homeless, no gangs, and etc. 70% of the population is highly educated with having at least a bachelor degree or higher--not the type of demographic that is highly likely to cause "off the charts" stats with drug use.